Ludhiana, Sept. 21 -- District's government schools are set to see a major improvement in their facilities, especially in sports, with the release of fresh funds under the Pradhan Mantri Schools for Rising India (PM SHRI) scheme.

School heads say that the grants will allow them to go beyond routine physical education and even appoint dedicated coaches for specific sports teams, giving government schools a chance to compete more strongly at higher levels.

The PM SHRI scheme, funded jointly by the central and state governments in a 60:40 ratio, has rolled out grants for the 2025-26 academic session. These include funds for innovation, sports and physical education, green initiatives, gender equity, cultural activities, and overall school ...